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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

1t has been bat short time since
the infamous flag order of President
Cleveland electrified the country,
startled every old soldier, and aroused
the Indignation of every man with a
drop Of loyal blood in his veins, or a
trace Of patriotism in his being. That
order went before the country and re-
ceived the treatment due it. After SO
infamous an act, the people of the
north were in condition to be scarce
ly surprised at anything. The spirit
which prompted the flag order was
easily understood.
That same spirit has broken out
again, and this time it is Secretary
Endicott, of the War Department,
who seeks distinction. 1t is now con-
templated to destroy certain portions
Of the War Records on file in Wash
ington, and a thorough compilation of
which the late Col. Scott was making.
Since the death Of that officer the Rec
ords seem to have fallen into ineffc-
lent hands, and as the most expelient
way Of compiling them, the Secretary
has hit upon the scheme of destroying
portions Of them, notably the Records
Of the Freedman's Bureau. 1t seems
to be an Insane desire on the part of
the Northern Copperheads to do some
thing that will establish them in favor
with the survivors of the Southern
Confederacy. But this plan Of de-
stroying the story of Democratic in
fanny will meet with vigorous treat
ment from the loyal people of this
country The mistake made is in fall
ing into the, idea that the Records of
the War are the property of the Dem
ocratic party. They belong to the
people Of this country, and we have
faith to believe that this Democratic
tendency toward blotting out the sto-
ry of the Confederacy will receive a
stunning rebuke at the hands Of the
American people next year.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

i. In Office holders, to forward political
purposes has been objected to in high
places, and in some few instances has
met with condign punishment. Most
evil influences manifest this trait; it
is an attribute of crime, alcoholism,
and disease, The pernicious activity
Of coughs and colds, and their ten
dency to spread so as to affect healthy
tissue, conveys warning and men-
ance. lie the warning is needed, and
such and efficacious remedy as Gooch S
Mexican Syrup is taken at once, all
evil consequences may be averted, for
Mexican Syrup conquers coughs and
colds with ease. If these symptoms
are neglected, the very existence of a
vital organ is menaced, and the
pernicious activity Of tuberculous
matter in the process of disintegration
Of the tissues produces Bronchitis,
Asthma, Pneumonia, or Consumption.
Must the victims of these maladies
perish? No, Mexican Syrup is the
acknowledged specific for these
diseases, and its persistent use will
cure the most obstinate cases. Think
how much suffering through these
dreadful maladies might have been
averted, if Gooeh's Mexican Syrup
had been taken at once It is invaluable
in Plmonary diseases, and its
marvellous success in effecting perman-
ent cures has caused sale of this
medicine which is without precedent.
1t quickly controls all symptoms, and
steps the supply of tuberculous
matter; it allays Inflammation, and
nourishes the system. Here is an
instance of what it has done:
GENTLEMEN:-I never expect to be
without Gooch's Mexican Syrup in
the house again. 1t is the best
medicine [ ever used in my family.
Ny wife had a violent cough for six
years, and | tried almost everything,
but nothing seemed to do her any
good. We had almost given up all
hopes of her being cured. l got some
of your Gooch's Mexican Syrup, and
she used six bottles, and it cured her
sound and we'll. 1t also cured my
daughter who had a cough for about
three years. think it is the best
medicine in the world, and [ can not
say enough in it's favor. | can cheer
fully recommend it to every one who
has consumption or a cough. With
great obligations, / am, yours, etc,
JOHN SLAVENs,
15dec1m Etna Furnace. O.
Consumptives, try one bottle, it
will only cost you so cts You will
not be disappointed, it has cured
thousands, and it will cure you. Out
Of the millions Of bottles sold, we
have never heard Of single case,
where it has failed to give satisfaction.
Ask any one who has ever used it. If
not fer sale by your medicine dealer,
send us one dollar and we will send
two bottles to any part of the U. S.
expressage prepaid. Manufactured
by The Cincinnati Drug and Chemical
Co., 81 Main street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29
THAT TROUBLESOME QUESTION |

"Say, where is the home of Santa CLAUSE"
Sharply the childish query fell,
Sounding above the clash of horns
Above the echoing Christmas bell;
Floating along the busy street
Is the merry sound of the boyish glee,
AS friend greets friend with the pretty gifts
Torn from the glistening Christmas Tree.
"Say. where is the home of Santa Claus?''
Up from the mirth of the noisy play
Two blue eyes wait, with cunning leer,
The answering words that may say;
The torturing ''cracker" is thrown aside,
For the time suspended the skurrying rout;
And all unheeded those neighboring souls
That fill the air with their merry shout
'Say, where is the home of Santa Clausp'
Two brown eyes gleam at my elbow now,
While the tender touch of a downy curl
Is playing over the snowy brow;
That dimpled face, with its trustful smile,
AS fair and pure as a summer sky,
Twines tenderly round my yearning soul,
As it eagerly waits for my reply:
"In the sacred light of happy home,
Where heart meets heart witt. a tender love,
Where shines from the eyes as beauteous light
AS that from the glittering stars above;
By the holy ties of the family hearth,
Where angel spirits delight to pause,
There there. is the place of his wondrous brit
There is the home of Santa Claus"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29
Dear Santa Claus:

1O0nt you to 60 to the Clothing
House of Frank j. Sternbezgers, just right
the street from the Court House door, and get my
Papa nice suit of their Tailor7ttinS Clothes.
Yes, and u medium Ueight OUercoot, too He has
OUercoat but it is heavy he says it makes his
shoulders tired to 1t. oh, nayI Would7a'ti 1T
tickle him if you 1OouId bring him nice neU,
stylish Hat and some 1Oo7na Flannel Uaderclothes?
p. s. came pretty forgetting my little
brothers, so10 some of the loUeliest little Suits you
eOer at the store. No10 please don't forget
the place, Frank j. Ste71aberser q Co. They have
some beautiful Plush Caps and Tam OSlaanters
that you must get With my brothers. suits Frank
told himself that he has the choicest line of
vNu77ers, SILK and Linen Hensstitcksed Ha7sdzser-
chiefs, VeckUe07, Suspenders, White and Colored
Shirts, and just anything boy could sigh
for.
P. S. No. g.. MY brother wrote you what uOazst
From your dear friend,
Mary Christnaan.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

1t is now pretty well settled that
the great prize-fght between Smith
and Kilrain was a complete sell from
beginning to end. After fighting for
two hours and half without hurting
each other, we are told by the cable
dispatches that the pair will make a
boxing tour of this country!
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29
Daniel Manning, of New York,

Daniel Manning, of New York,
Cleveland's first Secretary of the Treas
ury, died on last Saturday. Mr.. Man
ming was perhaps the ablest man in
the Cabinet, far ADLER than Cleveland
himself. A short time ago he resigned
his Cabinet position, ostensibly on ac-
count Of ill health, but as many
thought because the bright. active in
tellect of Manning could not harmon
ize with the sluggish mind of the
President. Manning, during the years
of his active political service, was the
head and front of the Democracy of
his State.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

The Auditor of State decided that
the Fidelity Bank stock was not sub
ject to taxation on the duplicate Of
this year, as it was worthless at the
time of being assessed.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

Sullivan and Kilrain are talking
about the championship of the
world" There are doubtless thou
sands Of men in both England and
America who could thrash either of
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

This end of the State was never
represented by abler men in Congress
than in the Flftieth Congress. Gros-
venor, Thompson, Pugsley, and such
men, are credit to any constituency.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

We object to our Democratic friends
accusing US Of having any hatred
toward Southern Democrats. We
always admire a man who will stand
out for Democracy, pure and simple
like Champ Ferguson did when he
boasted Of having murdered, with his
own hands, sixteen "Lincolnites.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

Mr.. J. L. Jones was right when he
said at the Temperance meeting Sun
day night that "better than the deci-
sion of a Supreme Court, is the deci-
sion Of a man."
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

''They say said an old Democratic
Congressman, "that the army swore
terribly in Flanders. Must ha' all
been Dimocrats. About the tariff,
p'r'aps!"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

Several lucky ticket-hoIders at the
Irsnton G.. A. r. Far drew boxes Of
pills. Those candidates run well.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

Congress adjourned over the holi-
days. Nothing worthy of note has,
been done by the honorable body as
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

We are always amused when a
Democrat attacks our piety. The
Devil does the same thing.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

When Grover wrote his Free Trade
message, he didn't think Blaine was
so near
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

Jem Smith and Kilrain agreed not
to fight any more. They fought two
hours and half and couldn't hurt
each other, and thought it was no use.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

No man goes long to saloon with
out warning Of the danger. The pu-
trefed carcass of the bar-keeper is
suggestive of death.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

Next week the Legislature will be-
gin its tedious grind again.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

Nina Nan Zant denies that she ever
inherited anything. No, not even
brains.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29
PerniciOuS Activity

Every good wife becomes mind
reader-about Christmas time.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

The following persons paid sub
scriptions last week:
Maggie A. Keeton, Edna, o.. SO 25
Ed. H. Roberts, Oak Hill, o.. 1 90
Samuel Ward, Rocky Hill, o.. 1 90
David D. Jones. Clay, o.. 90
E. B Swanson, Jackson, o.. 1 90
J. D. Thomas, Oak Hill, O -. 1 90
Jennie Garner, Cincinnati, o.. 1 90
Grant Miller, Jackson, o.. 1 90
Fremont Poor, Rocky Hill, o.. 90
Stephen Morgan, Oak Hill, O. 1 90
D. J. B. Davis, s.. 2 90
Joel Davis, 8. l 90
Jacob Andres. Pullman, ILL.,. 1 90
S. Lego, Clay, O........,.... 1 90
Leandrr West. Samsonville, 0. 25
Finley McNeel, Clay, o.. so
Milton Phillips. Oak Hill, o.. 1 90
Mrs NJ Z Twaddle, Rocky
Hill. y w
j. w. Owens, Oak Hill, o.. 1 90
Morgan r. Morgan, Rempel, o 1 80
Thomas J Williams, Riverton,O 1 90
E. B. Edwards, Samsonville, O 1 90
R. J. Jacobs, Jackson, o.. l 90
Hutson McGhee, Jackson, o.. 1 90
A. j. Mongold, Jameson, Mo-. 1 90
W. L. Dummaree, Coalition, O. 1 25
Judge .Cherington, Ironton, o. 1 90
Thomas Lloyd, Thurman, o.. 1 90
Jesse Wood, Banner, O....... 1 90
P. F. Powers, Cadillac, Mich. 1 90
Mrs. Lou Arthur, Good Hope, O so
Total for the week. Is
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

When dread disease. with iron hand,
Hangs its dark mantle:over thee,
Escape its enslaving band,
With Golden Medical Discovery.
DIR. Pierce'sx Golden Medical Dis
covery cures coughs, colds, and con-
sumption if taken in time. OF
druggists.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-29

"ANTED-LADIES for our Fall and Christmas
Trade, to take light. pleasant work at their
own homes. 81 to 50 per day can be quietly made
Work sent by mail any distance. Particqlars free
No canvasstng. Address at once, CRESCENT ART
CO., lE Milk ST., Boston, Macs. Bog a7o.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-10

dent in top boots, sore clothes. and
paper collars. Take sool notice of
the collar. for il may happen that,
III the excltemen, of the dance iii
the maddening whirl OF a grand
.all-hand around movement il nav
break loose from the confining b &
ton and wan ier at its own sweet
will down the back or over the ears
of its obllvious but happy owner
The orchestra generally consists Of
two sad-look Aleuts armed with
large accordIons and eorraled in a
corner by a line of chairs. There
Is prcmonitory bass noe. a short
struggle with the bellows and then
stirring Russian waltz of polka
peals forth. Each gentleman SEXES
the lady next TO him, without re-
gard to race. color. or previous con,
ditlon of servitude,' ana finds to MS
surprise that he has secured a good
partner, for they all dance remark
ably well.-San FraG cisco Chronicle.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-10
METHODIST CHURCH.
The Morning AGer.

heard a rustic in the hall
Where erst we stood mid waning
tapers;
She met me Iii her breakfast shawl,
Her crimps all twisted in cml papers.
The night before she looked queen
In satin sheen and fluffy laces,
But now just where the rouge had been
Her powder puff had left its traces.
Beneath the blazing chandelier
felt so shy and she so wary;
My brain reelcd with sudden fear
Tat she might prove a " insorie fairy
And vanish in golden dream
On gauzy wings, if zephyrs wooed her,
Away from aught that she might deem
The presence of gross intruder.
Alas. a tantallzing shade,
4 cheat she was, a vain delusion,
Is beauty ever thus to fade?
Ny mind had reached this sad conclu'
sion.
Oh, face of Nature, always true,
The poet sang, who never chaffed her;
But, lovely women, ye arc few
Whose faces lure, the morning after.
-Ae,o Noon.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-10
Frontier Marks.

Tie frontier between Germany
and France - more distinctly
marked than that of any other two
countries. The frontier line Is 50
arranLed that il GRO sse5 every road
at right angles. GA the German
side IS a large post, twelve feet high,
painted like barber'S polc-red.
black and Whit, with cross piece
at tie top, with tue word in LACK
letters Or white ground, CREME
Lboundar } with an exclamation
mark.
D.agonally opposite is cast-.ron
post twelve feet high, wherein ~
painted in gray. on an iro1 cross
piece the word frontitre.
Such posts are only placed on
roads amt railroads. The line is in
dicated sacrosI country by stone
blocks projecting about foot above
the grour.d at intervals Of fifty yards.
On the French side Of he block IL
cut with a chisel the letter r. on
the German side Is the letter ID for
'Deu' chland.'-X.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-10

Near town callei Mana, on this
same island, are the wonderful sing =
ing sands. These sands are in a
smsl! desert. In the center of the
desert are about a dozen cocoanut
trees, and about five miles distant is
the ocean. ka Pule a native guide,
and myself reached the trees about
noon. Oar horses as we'll as our
selves, were about used up travelling
through the deep sand under a hlaz~
ing san. As we lay stretched at the
roots of tue towering cocoauuts the
trade wind set in cool and refresh
ing from the ocean. Notwithetand-
ing the heat and weary condition,
there was an enchantment about the
situation that caused me to think of
the beautiful stories | had read III
nv childhood. | bagan to feel the
soft touch OF slumber, AMI all at
once heard a faint musical tink-
ling az if troops Of fairies were cons
ing to greet Us rs they used 10 do
the enchanted princes in the olden
days. | tried to locate The melo-
dious sounds. In all directions
there was nothing but hot, glowing
sand. | looked up there was moth
ing but the beautiful tropical sky
and the tremulOus atmosphere.
Still louder sounded the music; il
was al around US; it filed the air. !
gazed toward the ocean, and there
apparently a short distance away,
was a beautiful lake with its waves
dashing upon moss>covered stones.
1t was not there when we first ar
rivei at The place, and | became half
convinced that it was the work of
enchantment. ka Pule had fallen
asleep, and geZlng at the lake and
lietening to the music in the air |
rested my head against the rough
bark Of a t:ee. AS | did 50 | heard
the distant gurgle Of brook. ]
could plainly lear the water splash
ing over the gli>tening stones and
diving ava, in quiet eddies. ] wss
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-10

w bo is that fine looking gentle~
man, with a fresh anu clear countc-
nance?'
why that is our collector Of the
portn
Impossible" "
Not impossible at all
1T certainly cannot be true
1t is indeed
How long has lie occupied that
positlonT
About one year
'Tuat accounts for II. Had he
Been u collector Of the Port for q on
er period he would have had ruhI~
con hue about HIS nose.-Cari Pet
zers Reekly.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-10
WON "A m . Strange Love for
COnyicts.

Natnre has fitteo but few men to
shine as principals at their own
matrimonial ceremonies. Most OF
them have wild hunted look, or
the appearance Of legarthy AMI CO
ma. | never saw but one man who
was perfectly cool at such time,
and it is now thought that be and
his wife lived unhappily together, :,
a few months after their marriage
he worked her up In a trunk mys'e-
ry, and began his freshman year at
the penitenLiary. He will be execu>
ted n July, soon after tue anniyer-
saw of oar nations glorious natal
day, and yet lie is now seriously
COL templa ing the marrlage-5y
proxy-of fair young girl who now
comes to his eel on Tuesdays and
Fridays-his reception days-brln2-
.ing with her button-l ole bOuqu IS
of meek-eyed pansies and tall trenu'
lous Lies of the valley, and fragrant
singer cookies Of which she is her
self the author.
All, love is strange thing,
sometimes think, as | sit pen:ively
by the dying freight with my feet
RI sting on the top of the upright pi
ano. Is it not strange that the love
of a sweet yonng girl, with dewy
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-10

eyes framed In tremu'anx hslt-
should out cropping through tho
cold, dark world Ike toe tcnjrls OF
a glorious young IVY only at last II
catch on, - i: ~ele and cling to
great horrid man, whose nul- claim
10 public recngnlt on is the fact that
he put facetious glass bor1h under
squad of policemen and gnrc great
holes in their bodies? /, II not odd
that young girl born With rudi-
mentary brains should n last seek
out man Who totnahaw kei his wife
and after subilviding Ter poor re-
mains. threw her INTO Saratoga
trunk in that wild, chaotic manner
that man always affects In packing
trunk, and checked her to- re-
mote part Of the eountrlg Is 10 not
strange, | say, that such a mae, In "A
small musty cell, dressed in a coarse
streaked suit of penltcnttaIy seer.
sucker. should, without effort. wla
the love aud bouquets and pie Of "A
glorious Young being. while u plain
man, whose corneous hands are ab-
solutcly destitrie of human gore,
can sit around half life time uu-
loved?
am free 10 state, for one, that il
makes me mad. II seems to me
just as if a great big husky man.
with fair appetite. and no prison
record, can stand up and fan the air
forever with his strong arms, reach
ing ont for slight girli,h figure, in
tight-ti,ting. taIloF-mlde clothes. To
come and cllnc II him. while a pale
eccentric cuss. In cell POS, with IA
lumpy brow and Il natural gift for
lmpromptu speaking from the gal
lows, has To crawl ur Ter his wrought
iron bedsteai to keep youn. people
Of the opposite sex from smotherlng
him with hnilyhocks aud dou shnuts
that they made them selves.
That is tie present social outlook
in our distracted country. A man
may win the rcspec. of this class of
OIng women sometimes by wreck
ing train, but it wall only be the
devotion of friend Should he
pine foI the love that swims icy tor,
rents and walks barefoot through
venpmouS swamps, and rcars up on
its hin feet and prances around IN
defiance OF press, pulpit and the res
vised statutes. he must creep into IA
public s,hool, sandtac the princIpaI,
sufYOcate the female teachers with IA
blackboard eraser. and butcher the
primary department. He Will then
be the beau o. the pen, the masher Of
the jug, the PRIDE Of the gallows. and
oh the day of his execution he will
get moustache cup
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-10
LOVELY EYES.
\ WAGER AT TIE CLUB.
l..

1 know wnat I'm talking about,
Mr.. st nwCO remarked, 'and | re
peat the bet. I'll wager a breakfa st
for the party that ne man at the
table can go into six old clothes
shops on Baxter street, between
Leonard and Franklin, and price an
overc""t without buy lag one.'
The five other men at the table
looked at tue speaker w tn a mlxtu e
Of amusement and perpleSitY. Il
was Sunday morning breakfast one
week ago at the most rromineut of
the Fifth avenue clubs.
I don't see where the difficulty
comes in,' said Mt. Rochester. III
take the bet.
At IL o'clock last Wednesday
morning, therefore, six men left the
Clubhouse, and Broadway horses
car carried them to Worth street.
Thence they walked to the corner o:
Worth and Baxter streets, and from
that point Mr. ROch, ster strol'ed up
tue west side of Baxter to Leonard.
HIS companions were half a blo,
behind, watching. They appeared
to be occupied with their cigars, to
the exclusion Of all other objects of
interest, and the old clothes stores
beng on tAe Other side of the streef,
no attention was paid TO them. Mr..
ROtheSter-the morning being Jaw
was attired IN a rough. heavy sack
travelling suit. He halls from Buc~
f'Io, and consequently had no diff
ticu'ty in appearing gu;Itless and
vtIdant.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1887-06-10
/ I

FUNKENSTEIN MAKES ONE DOLLAR.
Rochester had just passed un}er
the arcade of trousers and vests in
front of Funkensteiu' when a little
ola man with gray beard and sharp
eyes sie2ed his arm.
4 know vat you vand. You wand
shpring ofercoad. amt i3?'
Have you you got any spring
oVercoats?' asked Mr.. Rochester
'Haf |? Der finest in, der world.
Come insite,' And they went in
side.
'Eot price?' asked Mr.. Fuuken
stein.
Pm not Particular, want some>
thlIg that won't show the dust,
'Rcbecca, get down dem Tcodore
Roosevelt goods and don'd be loaf
IN dere,' said the vendor sharply.
L Voldn't show 'em to eferbody, my
lfleht. In theatrical whisper
Desc was sent Cfnr to Mr.. Roose>
Veld by der Brlnce of Wales. Dey
was too schmall for him und he gaft
en- to his man vOt sold 'em. You
oon q glf it avay!' said Mr.. Funken
SEA- su !denly checking himself,
ID